Trump’s 250-Foot Independence Arch May Threaten Washington DC Flight Safety
The FAA faces concerns over a proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C.; the structure could obstruct flight paths near Reagan National Airport.
Feb 11, 20262 min
SAFETY
NTSB: Years of Ignored Warnings Led to Deadly American Airlines Black Hawk Collision near DCA
NTSB investigators found that years of ignored helicopter traffic warnings and systemic failures led to the deadly American Airlines-Army Black Hawk collision near DCA.
Jan 28, 20263 min
SAFETY
Investigator Reveals FAA Failed Controller Drug Tests After Deadly DCA Collision
FAA oversight failures, including improper post-crash drug and alcohol testing of air traffic controllers, were revealed at the NTSB hearing on the deadly Reagan National collision.
Jan 28, 20264 min
SAFETY
NTSB Blames FAA Failures for Deadly Reagan National Midair Collision.
The NTSB delivered a sweeping indictment of the FAA, stating repeated failures to address known safety risks in the Reagan National Airport airspace led to the deadly midair collision.
Jan 28, 20264 min
SAFETY
NTSB Details Systemic Failures in Deadly DCA Midair Collision Report
NTSB will detail systemic failures as the probable cause of the deadly Jan. 29, 2025, DCA midair collision; the FAA has already made helicopter restrictions permanent.
Jan 27, 20264 min
SAFETY
FAA Finalizes Airspace Rules After Deadly D.C. Crash; What Changes for DCA?
The FAA has made permanent the temporary rules imposed after the deadly D.C. mid-air collision, requiring military ADS-B use and ending visual separation near Reagan National Airport.
Jan 23, 20263 min
REGULATORY